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Myriad Colors Phantom World Anime Review

MEH..
A light watch that's packed with gorgeous art, clever visual metaphors, and a lot of fun.
By Guest Writer | May 10, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Max Iorio.

Style Over Substance

Kyoto Animation‘s newest project, Myriad Colors Phantom World, is an interesting addition to the prestigious studio’s catalog. In the near future, everybody is affected by a virus that alters …

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Our 5 Favorite Anime of 2015: Staff Picks

Check out our staff picks for favorite anime of 2015.
By Andrew | Jan 23, 2016 | Anime

Looking back at 2015, there were a ton of great anime across all different genres. That’s evident more than ever here, with our staff picks for favorite anime of 2015 covering a wide range; from shounen cooking battles to space operas …

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Charlotte Anime Review​

BAD
Jun Maeda's super-powered students try but fail to make an emotional drama.
By Guest Writer | Jan 4, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

Feels Bad

Over the years Jun Maeda has firmly established himself atop the dubious throne of the visual novel melodrama, and subsequently expanded to the throne of the anime melodrama. He’s developed …

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Kekkai Sensen Anime Review

GOOD!
A quirky, super stylish, and often hilarious anime that's thoroughly enjoyable the entire way.
By Andrew | Dec 25, 2015 | Anime

Bloody Good Time

Three years ago, a mysterious dimensional gate opened in New York City, and aliens from the Beyond came through. The city was reconfigured into a different form, and also sealed within a barrier of fog and magic to …

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Gangsta. Anime Review

MEH..
A crime drama that starts off fantastic, but ends with an incomplete story and action schlock.
By Miguel | Nov 18, 2015 | Anime

Roller Coaster Crash

Roller coasters are noted for having a series of steep inclines that carts climb or slide down of, among other designed patterns. Gangsta has one such incline sitting near its end, and it’s a very steep one …

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Sailor Moon Crystal Season 1 Anime Review – Part 2

MEH..
Despite some quality moments, the anime loses its moonlit luster towards the season’s end.
By Guest Writer | Sep 22, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sarah Minazzo.

Dark Side of the Moon

After a brief break in the middle of the season, Sailor Moon Crystal returns with the 2nd story arc, Black Moon, as dedicated to the original manga …

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Nanatsu no Taizai Season 1 Anime Review

GOOD!
A captivating medieval fantasy shounen anime with crazy characters and crazier powers.
By Guest Writer | Jul 9, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Even Sinners Can Change

What do you get when you combine the old religious concept of the seven deadly sins, magic, and the Arthurian legends? The short answer: a captivating, innovative twist …

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Sailor Moon Crystal Season 1 Anime Review – Part 1

GOOD!
Still the best in magical girl anime with a high quality, manga-faithful adaptation.
By Guest Writer | Jun 18, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sarah Minazzo.

A Legend Reborn

According to the opening theme lyrics, “a new legend begins”. However, to be more accurate in describing Sailor Moon Crystal, the lyrics should be “a legend is reborn.” Admittedly upon …

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Terra Formars Anime Review

MEH..
The thin plot and mostly forgettable characters are just excuses to kill hordes of alien bugs.
By Andrew | May 16, 2015 | Anime

Just Fight It Out

It’s the year 2620 and the international space organization U-NASA is sending an elite crew to Mars. Their mission: to collect samples of an evolved alien cockroach, the Terra Formars, to create a vaccine for a deadly virus …

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Mekakucity Actors Anime Review

MEH..
Shoddy production values and a messy plot disappointingly mar the unique art and characters.
By Guest Writer | Apr 25, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

(Mekaku)City of Chaos

When I first found out this anime was in production I could barely contain my excitement. Mekakucity Actors is based off of a manga called Kagerou Daze which in …

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